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    Fujitsu U904 or HP Elitebook 1040 G1?

    Discussion in 'Fujitsu' started by sudonaut, Apr 9, 2014.

  1. sudonaut

    sudonaut Notebook Enthusiast

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    I'm planning to buy a new notebook soon and I've narrowed down my choices to either the Fujitsu U904 or the new HP Elitebook 1040 G1. The U904 looks beautiful, but I wonder if it's as sturdy as the new 1040 G1, which apparently has a unibody aluminum design. I'm also wondering which of the two would be more linux friendly.

    Any advice is much appreciated.
     
    sudonaut, Apr 9, 2014
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    hirobo2 Notebook Consultant

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    If you want to run Linux, I would avoid Fujitsu. Reason being, all Fujitsu laptops need their so called Fujitsu-exclusive 02B and 02E drivers to work properly. I doubt most Linux flavors have these drivers written for the latest Fujitsu techs.
     
    hirobo2, Apr 11, 2014
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    Thanks for the reply. Since I posted my question I found one mostly positive review of linux on the U904: Chris Ball » Fujitsu Lifebook U904 review
    Overall now I'm leaning toward the HP 1040 G1 or the new Lenovo Carbon X1.
     
    sudonaut, Apr 11, 2014
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